Bangkok: 8 - 10 Feb 2012: As usual, my flight was delayed. When it was finally my flight's turn to take off, we

Posted on 2/12/2012 05:14:00 PM No Comments Labels: Travel As usual, my flight was delayed. When it was finally my flight's turn to take off, we were told that the plane before us might have caused some burns on the track so the ground crew would have to examine the runway before we could take off. Coincidentally, I met my university course-mate (my senior) on the same flight. It was good to have some company while waiting to clear immigration. My colleague and I decided to stay at Grand Diamond Suites Hotel which is just beside Platinum Mall. I checked in at a different time from my colleague who went to meet her family. Strangely, the receptionist asked me to pay in full upon check in but made no such request to my Thai colleague. I insisted on paying upon check out and the receptionist showed me her black face. The smallest room is a 45-square-meter Junior Suite at 2,80...